Clothier Design Source develops and manufactures garments as a service to the fashion and clothing industry. They take a unique approach to producing sewn goods: rather than simply taking an order, CDS works closely with clients to determine their end goals and creates a custom made plan to achieve results. The staff of over 20 experts in solutions for U.S. garment production. Clients range from small firms to established brands both locally and across the U.S.
Specializing in high stretch knits, cycling, athletic wear, children's, medical, technical, special function, innovative garments, slow-fashion, eco-friendliness and heritage wear.

Clothier Design Source develops and manufactures garments as a service to the fashion and clothing industry. They take a unique approach to producing sewn goods: rather than simply taking an order, CDS works closely with clients to determine their end goals and creates a custom made plan to achieve results. The staff of over 20 experts in solutions for U.S. garment production. Clients range from small firms to established brands both locally and across the U.S.
Specializing in high stretch knits, cycling, athletic wear, children's, medical, technical, special function, innovative garments, slow-fashion, eco-friendliness and heritage wear.

Ideation

. In this stage we offer consultation and understand what the client's product main function or purpose is. We gather inspirational samples and/or rough drawings from the client and piece them all together with problem solving skills and knowledge in the industry. We then provide detailed CAD sketches with different views and options for the client to narrow down the end result. Providing this step first eliminates a lot of time, money and guess work when getting to the next step: pattern making.

Pattern-Making

In this stage a digital pattern is created that can be delivered in hard copy or many different digital formats. We offer grading (making different sizes) as well in men's, women's & children's clothing. We can deliver that pattern to the client or move on to the next step of sample making.

Materials

We source fabrics and trims from a wide variety of wholesale sources. Fabrics can be sourced from stock programs, made-to-order or specially developed custom fabrics. Taking direction from our clients and making suggestions for the best raw materials available, we present a selection of swatches to choose from. Once a material is selected, we help order sample yardage as well as mass goods for production.

Sample-Making

We provide prototype making and sample making for fit testing, market testing and salesmen samples. We also offer 3D prototyping as a first step. Test your product look and fit before ever going to cut and sew. Then once you are satisfied with the 3D model The fabric is provided by us or our clients and that can be determined during the consultation.

Tooling

CDS works with a wide variety of tooling vendors to have raw materials cut and made. We create detailed specs for the item to ensure it is made to suit your product and stands up to the highest quality.